Childminder in Leeds

Inspection date 12 September 2018 Previous inspection date 1 April 2015

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Inadequate 4 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate 4 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is inadequate

n The childminder has not maintained appropriate records when sharing safeguarding information with other professionals. n The childminder has not kept her knowledge up to date regarding wider safeguarding issues. This compromises children's safety and well-being. n The childminder does not have a focused programme of professional development in place to help raise the quality of teaching and learning to the highest level.

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It has the following strengths

n The childminder gathers a range of information from parents when children first start. She uses this information well to plan activities that support what children need to learn next. Children make good progress during their time in the setting. n Partnerships with parents are strong. For example, one comments, 'She uses rewards and activities to ensure that children are occupied and challenged. Communications go above and beyond my expectations'. These positive relationships help to promote continuity of care and learning for children effectively. n Children behave well. They listen carefully to the childminder and her assistant. They learn how to share, take turns and cooperate with their peers. This helps to develop children's personal, social and emotional development successfully.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and Childcare Register the provider must: Due date gather and record appropriate information when safeguarding concerns are shared with other professionals to ensure the safe and efficient management of the setting and to ensure that children's needs are met 05/10/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

gain an up-to-date knowledge of wider safeguarding issues, to identify abuse at the earliest opportunity and take appropriate action to safeguard children. 05/10/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n focus professional development opportunities more sharply to help raise the quality of teaching, learning and assessment to an even higher level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors. She assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder and her assistant. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder and her assistant. She looked at a sample of policies and procedures, children's individual records and professional development files. She discussed self-evaluation with the childminder. n The inspector spoke with children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector took account of parents' views recorded on the childminder's questionnaires and written feedback received for the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is ineffective. The childminder has not maintained appropriate records of information that she has gathered and shared with other professionals. She does not have a secure knowledge of wider safeguarding issues and how to spot all kinds of abuse that may be happening outside of the setting. This puts children's safety and welfare at risk. However, the childminder and her assistant have completed recent safeguarding training. They can identify some signs and symptoms of abuse and know who to share their concerns with. The childminder gathers the views of parents, for example, via questionnaires, to help identify some improvements needed. For example, she now spends time supporting older children with their homework after school. Overall, the childminder monitors the practice of her assistant well and meets with her regularly to discuss any issues. However, the childminder does not identify a targeted

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

programme of professional development opportunities to help raise the quality of teaching and learning to an even higher level.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The experienced childminder and her assistant regularly assess and monitor the progress that children make. They keep parents well informed about their child's development. One example of this is through photographs and written observations of their play. The childminder and her assistant join in children's play skilfully to help to engage and motivate them. For example, they give clear instructions and model what to do during a painting activity. Children paint their hands different colours to make handprints on paper and then delight at rubbing them together to mix a new colour. The assistant asks a range of questions to help to reinforce their understanding. The childminder extends the activity and adds straws for the children to blow through and mix different colours. This helps to maintain their interest and concentration successfully.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Weaknesses in leadership and management mean that children's welfare cannot be assured. However, the childminder supports children to become independent in managing their own needs. For example, children practise washing their hands thoroughly before eating. The childminder discusses different types of food and explains why they are healthy for the body. Children learn table manners; for example, they practise using cutlery correctly and are encouraged to say 'please' and 'thank you'. Children enjoy playing with a range of resources and make their own choices in play. They spend time outdoors in the garden and enjoy a variety of trips, such as going to the park and the seaside. This helps to promote their physical development successfully.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children achieve in line with expectations for their age. They are confident individuals who develop key skills in readiness for school. For example, they learn about quantity and money while buying items in the pretend shop. They practise making different marks with paint and crayons. They are imaginative and dress up as different characters. They build close friendships with others and learn how to communicate effectively.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY320569 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10059975 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 12 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 16 Date of previous inspection 1 April 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Leeds. She operates all year round, except for Christmas, family holidays and bank holidays. She offers a variety of sessions across the week; Monday from 7.30am until 9am and 3.30pm until 5.30pm, Tuesday to Thursday from 7.30am until 5.30pm and Friday from 7.30am until 9am. The childminder works with an assistant.

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Registers

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children's learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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